Economics
China's crude oil imports slump, but it's economics not altruism
The collapse in China's imports is being framed in media and market commentary as helping Asia adjust to the loss of at least 10 MMbpd of crude from the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Aramco and PETRONAS Announce Transfer of Full Ownership of PRefChem to PETRONAS
Nigeria's NNPC accuses Dangote refinery of seeking fuel monopoly in court filing
The regulator, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, has applied to join the case, widening a legal battle over import policy and Dangote refinery’s market position.
Oil market clock is ticking as supply crunch looms
Before the conflict began on February 28, few experts anticipated that Iran would actually shut down the Strait. Almost no one thought the obstruction would stretch into months.
Dangote plans September IPO for oil refinery business
The planned listing would cover the Dangote refinery, which hit its full capacity of 650,000 bpd in February.
UK defers import ban on diesel, jet fuel derived from Russian crude
The decision was criticized by lawmakers in Britain and Ukraine who accused the government of easing pressure on Russia and backtracking on promises to stop Moscow profiting from oil production to fund its war with Ukraine.
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- Russian gasoline output down 25% so far in June after drone attacks on refineries 6/19
